Hog-peanut
Amphicarpaea bracteata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–60" H × 12"–48" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 33 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Hog-peanut is a native annual vine that climbs or trails along the ground, reaching up to 5 feet in length. It produces small purple flowers from July through September and creates underground seeds in addition to regular seed pods. This delicate vine works well as a groundcover or climbing support for other plants.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hog-peanut takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Vine growth habit appears uncontrolled
- Dies back completely as annual
- Can look weedy or unkempt without support structure
Wildlife value
The purple flowers attract bees and butterflies during late summer blooming. The underground nuts provide food for small mammals and ground-dwelling wildlife.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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